Posted on 4 July 2023 by shelton75 — Leave a comment

XP XTREM HUNTER

It was to be expected that XP would release something new, the expectations were high. Have I been disappointed personally? Why? For a simple reason, two-box is not in my area of interest, one, because I have a Nexus Pathfinder, which is unbeatable, and two, I was hoping for a new probe. Such HF for XP DEUS II would be something but to the point.

In the video preview below, we see a very cool, wireless device weighing 2.9 kg. Knowing the build quality of the XP it will be a hit, but what about the performance? First of all, wireless technology makes no sense in such a device for finding large artifacts. A complete waste of time, and secondly, the SMF device will be very susceptible to EMI interference, especially wireless ones! This is how it is and it is visible in the SMF field, because it works at a minimum of two frequencies and at the same time swallows interference like a pelican catches a fish. You will not find this in PI or IB devices. They are simply quiet and stable even in the vicinity of transmitters or under transmission lines. A big drawback. The manufacturer declares work stability, but he has different soil conditions in mind, from high mineralization to salty substrates. It also promises to discriminate against medium-sized and iron objects, which is a plus.

So how does this relate to reality, separating the marketing gibberish?! The truth is cruel. The new XP products will not have the performance of IB or Pi devices. It’s not that class of possibilities. I would treat it more as a goodie and an extension of the offer, although I do not rule out this idea. The static itself in the XP DEUS I model was simply brilliant, although very few people used it. It can be similar here, we will see how identification and discrimination, because it can be the proverbial game changer. Everything is in the hands of programmers.

Posted on 18 January 202318 January 2023 by shelton75 — Leave a comment

DeepTech Vista Gold Hound is really worth it

DeepTech replaces Tesoro in the production of typical knob metal detectors. While the build quality of the US manufacturer was higher, the electronics and its work are definitely better on the side of the Bulgarian manufacturer.

The latest Vista Gold Hound model is a traditional two-tone detector with the added threshold function. The device is fabulously simple and convenient to use. Low iron tone, high color.

It doesn’t take much time, just turn it on and everything becomes easy. We start with setting a stable level of sensitivity, and ground calibration, and end with adjusting the threshold, which is actually an additional filter that stabilizes the work and allows you to suppress ground disturbances or, on the other hand, strengthen the ghost signals.

Gold Hound works at 30 kHz and is extremely stable. No crackling, squeaking, or false response from the soil. It really makes a big impression. Two simple signals and we know everything.

I had the opportunity to compare it with other detectors in a place with high mineralization and a huge amount of iron. Gold Hound reigns in terms of working comfort. It is stable and the signals are clear and sure, no dilemma about whether to dig or not. It fastens perfectly on the targets and gives additional information in the form of a low tone if we are dealing with corrosion. The break signal is not uniform and changes over time, it can also be quieter and give a distortion effect for very deep objects.

There are also disadvantages. No double discrimination makes us dig every color. This is a big plus, we won’t miss anything, unfortunately, it’s a problem in a large dumpster. In this case, DeepTech Vista X has the advantage of double discrimination, of which we can be sure to some extent.

Another problem is the frequency of operation … the device is really one of the deepest that we have working at 30 kHz and to such an extent that it can easily compete with 14 kHz! Yes! High mineralization and iron are not a problem, but clutter and small, thin plaques are. They strike like big coins and there is no difference in audio.

On a good spot, this detector is real gold, thin silver coins that most high-end toys do not signal. No problem! Vista Gold Hound will separate even the most masked objects in the area of rusty nails.

For extreme places, you can buy a SuperSix probe. This small sniper rifle, as the name suggests, will allow you to reach difficult places, with such iron condensation, where other detectors simply cannot process signals.

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Posted on 18 January 202318 January 2023 by shelton75 — Leave a comment

DeepTech Vista Gold Hound PREMIERE!

DeepTech Vista Gold Hound is actually a good and proven old school analog in the world of metal detectors. There is no finesse or materials straight from outer space here. Everything is average enough…but not the performance!

The efficient 30 kHz operating frequency allows you to work in slightly more demanding terrain and with very small objects. Are you looking for thin hammered silver coins or fine gold? You will find them. You won’t miss the signal and you’ll appreciate the advantage of the old solutions, where you go only by ear, and every colorful object is checked by digging. This is not the era of displays and conventional ID indications, where the desired coin and can are hidden under the same number!

You have to put some heart and strength into the shovel and we get results. You won’t miss anything, no chance. Another plus is the fabulously simple operation. Good headphones and on the road where only two tones accompany you. Yes, it’s a minimalist detector. You can turn down the low tone of the iron, but it’s worth hearing what’s going on under the probe and whether we’re in the right placeu.

The manufacturer DeepTech leaves us one more powerful weapon, TRESHOLD. Without reducing the sensitivity, we regulate the ground response. We want a quiet and easier work turn. We crave signals from ghosts and deep-seated objects? To the right. The perfect solution for passing places.

Many years ago, the boys made a video with the model GOLD. It beat all other equipment available at the time and there was a wave of hate that the test was being set up. He was not. We know it. You can make it yourself.

Is this a metal detector for everyone and for beginners? Yes, but not for every place. It will do great in a total dump, it is very sensitive, fast as hell and deep enough and unfortunately will not allow you to compromise. No lazy searching here. You don’t have time to check, risk missing the prizes and buy yourself equipment with a TV set!